JAKARTA - Indonesian Consul Winardi H. Lucky reminded the importance of recording marriages to ensure legal certainty and protection of rights, especially in mixed marriages.
He said this in a socialization entitled "Mixed Marriage and Other Population Problems" held by the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia (KRI) Songkhla, Thailand in Pattani City on March 15, 2026.
The activity, which was attended by around 90 participants consisting of Indonesian citizens (WNI) in the provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, as well as Foreign Nationals (WNA) who are spouses or prospective spouses of WNI, aims to increase understanding of the law related to mixed marriages for Indonesian citizens (WNI) in the working area of the KRI Songkhla.
The enthusiasm of the participants shows the high need for clear and accurate information regarding the mixed marriage procedure in Thailand.
At the opening, the Indonesian Consul delivered material regarding the provisions for recording marriages according to Indonesian law.
In his presentation, Consul Lucky emphasized the importance of understanding official procedures so that marriages have legal force in both countries.
"Marriage is not only a religious and social bond, but must also have legal force. Therefore, every Indonesian citizen needs to ensure that their marriage is officially recorded so that the legal rights of the couple and the family can be protected, both in Indonesia and in Thailand," he explained, launching the KRI Songkhla (25/3).
Furthermore, it is stated that religious marriages are declared valid if they are carried out in accordance with the provisions of their respective religions, but must still be recorded in a civil manner so that they are legally recognized by both countries.
"Marriage registration is important to ensure legal certainty and protection of rights for couples, especially in mixed marriages," said the Indonesian Consul in Songkhla.
He reminded that the risk of an unregistered marriage is, among others, not having a strong right to demand maintenance from his spouse and also for his children, especially for women.
From the legal side of Thailand, socialization has also presented a resource person from the Amphoe Mueang Pattani Office, Sulaiman Wokseng, to explain in detail the provisions for recording marriages by the Government of Thailand, including the administrative procedures that must be met by interracial couples.
It is explained that the registration of marriages between Indonesian citizens and Thai citizens can be carried out at any Amphoe Office in Thailand, without being tied to the location where the marriage takes place, as long as all administrative requirements are met.
The source also explained that marriages recorded by the Government of Thailand provide various administrative benefits for couples, including access to Thai population documents such as identity cards, family cards, as well as ease in processing visas and residence permits for foreign spouses.
In addition, participants were also informed that registration of marriages in Thailand is free of charge. For mixed marriages, there is an interview stage and direct signing by the local Camat.
As part of the orderly administrative effort, KRI Songkhla also appealed to Indonesian citizens to report themselves through the Peduli WNI Portal to facilitate access to documentation services and other public services.
This activity is expected to increase legal awareness and provide optimal protection for Indonesian citizens who are undergoing or will carry out mixed marriages in Thailand.
Through this socialization, participants obtained a comprehensive understanding of the legal basis and the process of recording marriages both in Indonesia and Thailand.
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